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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources